A family of travellers that arrived at a seaside beauty spot have now departed.

The group arrived at the Cornwall Council run Towan Headland car park at Little Fistral, Newquay , several weeks ago, and angry residents claim they left “litter, human faeces and the strong smell of urine” everywhere.

The travellers then moved and pitched on an area of grass area next to the car park before promptly hitting back at “racist” locals who they claimed abused them .

Newquay police confirmed that officers were to liaise with the group but they have now left the site.

A Cornwall Council spokesman said: “I understand the travellers have now left the site. The group were aware of our intention to take enforcement action.”

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The woman’s cousin, who also had a child with her, added: “Before we were here we were in Poole, near Bournemouth, and to be honest with you people weren’t half as bad as what they are here. They are a lot worse here.”

Locals said they were too intimidated to visit the area

When questioned about the reports of littering, the pair claimed outsiders were actually throwing rubbish at them.

There were several children’s toys scattered across the grass, but on this occasion all their rubbish was inside black bin bags placed at their feet.